{"id":177682,"date":"2026-04-28T16:51:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/?p=177682"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:54:07","slug":"lifestyle-beauty-high-maintenance-to-be-low-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/lifestyle-beauty-high-maintenance-to-be-low-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Sassy&#8217;s High-Maintenance Hacks To Stay Low-Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>We&#8217;ll never tire of the &#8216;high maintenance to be low maintenance&#8217; beauty trend. Check out our lazy-girl shortcuts that actually work \u2014 tried and tested by us, and suited to Hong Kong lives, humidity and budgets.<\/h2>\n<p>Instagram is full of<strong> &#8216;high-maintenance hacks to stay low maintenance,&#8217;<\/strong> but what&#8217;s a girl in Hong Kong to do when they require an Amazon Prime subscription, a Target run or materials you <strong>just can&#8217;t find here<\/strong>? Even if we could participate, Hongkongers have <strong>unique concerns to consider:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/hong-kong-humidity-heat-tips-products-keep-cool-beauty-skincare-makeup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">humidity<\/a>, sweaty commutes, tiny flats and, of course,\u00a0<strong>even smaller budgets. <\/strong>But don&#8217;t fret, we&#8217;ve rounded up the best tips and tricks to look and feel like a million bucks, without the million-dollar price tag.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/beauty-beauty-gadgets-tech-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong Tried-and-Tested Beauty Tools For Radiant Skin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask.png\" alt=\"low maintenance yogurt hair mask\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/low-maintenance-yogurt-hair-mask-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pre-Bath Yogurt Hair Mask<\/h2>\n<p>Take Executive Editor Suchetana&#8217;s advice and slap <strong>plain yogurt on your dry hair and scalp<\/strong> before a shower. Let it sit until it&#8217;s semi-dry <em>(about 20 minutes)<\/em>, then shampoo as normal. No conditioner needed \u2014 <strong>the fats moisturise, the probiotics chill your scalp<\/strong>\u00a0and you just saved some money on that hair therapy appointment.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/hair-spas-hong-kong-salon-treatments-beauty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Hair Spas In Hong Kong For Healthy Scalps<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine.png\" alt=\"glue free false eyelashes low maintenance beauty routine\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/glue-free-false-eyelashes-low-maintenance-beauty-routine-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Glue-Free False Lashes That Won&#8217;t Ruin Your Real Ones<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Glue ruins lash lines<\/strong>, Social Media Manager Grace wants you to know. Enter Taobao&#8217;s glue-free magnetic or <strong>self-adhesive lashes<\/strong>. For just $15, ten seconds and zero damage, you can cry, sleep or fight <strong>without worrying if your lashes are staying put<\/strong>. High-maintenance flutter, zero-maintenance application.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/beauty-eyelash-extension-fake-lashes-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where To Get Lash Lifts &amp; Eyelash Extensions In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals.png\" alt=\"microwave healthy meal low maintenance meals\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/microwave-healthy-meal-low-maintenance-meals-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Microwave Your Way To Healthy Meals<\/h2>\n<p>While Hong Kong flats <strong>don&#8217;t typically come with ovens<\/strong>, most of us have microwaves. Certified health-nut Grace says that throwing egg, protein powder and mashed banana into her microwave for 90 seconds <strong>makes the perfect high-protein cake <\/strong>\u2014 so you can eat clean without making a mess in your 200sqft kitchenette.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/health-fitness-nutrition-best-meal-delivery-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Meal Delivery Services In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye.png\" alt=\"eyebrow dye before and after mens beard dye\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eyebrow-dye-before-and-after-mens-beard-dye-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Dye Your Brows With Men&#8217;s Beard Dye<\/h2>\n<p>Why pay $350 for a brow tint in Causeway Bay when you can order <strong>Just For Men beard dye<\/strong> off iHerb for half the price? Mix a pea-size amount, paint on brows for five minutes, then wipe off. Editor Anna promises you&#8217;ll wake up with<strong> laminated-looking brows<\/strong> that last two weeks. Plus, the box will last you years\u00a0<em>(seriously).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/beauty-best-brow-services-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Eyebrow Services In Hong Kong \u2014 Waxing, Threading &amp; Tinting<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty.png\" alt=\"press on nails hong kong low maintenance beauty\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/press-on-nails-hong-kong-low-maintenance-beauty-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Press-On Nails That Look Designer<\/h2>\n<p>Skip the <strong>$500+ gel extension appointment<\/strong> and purchase some decadent press-ons <em>(we love the selection from <a href=\"https:\/\/fingertips.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FingerTips<\/a> in Argyle Centre!)<\/em>. File the edges slightly, rough up your natural nail with a buffer, wipe with alcohol and <strong>use the glue<\/strong>, <em>not<\/em> the sticky pad. They&#8217;ll last at least a week!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/beauty-nail-art-best-salons-manicure-pedicure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nail Salons In Hong Kong \u2014 Nail Art, Gel Nails, Manicures And Pedicures<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance.png\" alt=\"at home waxing diy low maintenance\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/at-home-waxing-diy-low-maintenance-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DIY Waxing With An At-Home Warmer<\/h2>\n<p>Waxing appointments are expensive and time consuming, but a wax warmer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubuy.hk\/en\/category\/hair-wax-warmers-&amp;-accessories-16261985011?srsltid=AfmBOopNMrqe_WHY3NE5J1sgAotYfvuPFJ1jWOl45zO7Rfzc251rqkpe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBuy<\/a>\u00a0<em>(plus some beads or strips) <\/em>saves on both. <strong>Heat, spread and rip<\/strong> on your upper lip, underarms and bikini line from the comfort of your own home \u2014 you&#8217;ll never <strong>never have to make small talk with your aesthetician again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/beauty-hair-removal-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hair Removal Salons In Hong Kong \u2013 Waxing, Laser Hair Removal &amp; More<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance.png\" alt=\"dry shampoo oily roots low maintenance\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dry-shampoo-oily-roots-low-maintenance-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Dry Shampoo The Night Before<\/h2>\n<p>Hong Kong humidity laughs at your morning dry shampoo spray. Instead, <strong>spray it on your roots before bed.<\/strong> While you sleep, it absorbs oil overnight. Wake up with <strong>volumised, non-greasy hair<\/strong> that survives\u00a0packed mornings in MTRs and post-work commutes.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/korean-skincare-routine-kbeauty-products-hong-kong-climate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Build A K-Beauty Skincare Routine For Hong Kong Weather<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance.png\" alt=\"double cleanse squalene oil low maintenance\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/double-cleanse-squalene-oil-low-maintenance-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Double-Cleansing With Squalane Oil<\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a pricey Shu Uemura cleansing oil. Grab a bottle of<strong> pure squalane oil<\/strong> and a cheap microfibre cloth from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/city-guide\/japan-home-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Home Centre<\/a>, then massage oil onto dry skin and wipe off gently with the warm damp cloth. It removes sunscreen and waterproof mascara <strong>better than anything pricey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More:<\/em> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/hong-kong-cheap-beauty-products-cosmetics-shopping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Where Locals Shop For Affordable Beauty Products<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty.png\" alt=\"diy hair dye retouch roots low maintenance beauty\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty.png 720w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-618x618.png 618w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/diy-hair-dye-retouch-roots-low-maintenance-beauty-30x30.png 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>At-Home Hair Retouch<\/h2>\n<p>When Anna and Editorial Coordinator Raveena need a hair pick-me-up, they <strong>take matters into their own hands<\/strong>. Veena loves the <strong>Revlon Colorsilk<\/strong> from Mannings or Watsons for a quick touch-up, while Anna opts for a Wella Colour Touch dye from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/living-eat-drink-neighbourhood-guide-causeway-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Causeway Bay<\/a> hair supply stores, where you&#8217;ll find professional dyes and products for cheap.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassyhongkong.com\/beauty-hairdressers-hong-kong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where To Get Your Hair Cut &amp; Coloured In Hong Kong<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ll never tire of the &#8216;high maintenance to be low maintenance&#8217; beauty trend. Check out our lazy-girl shortcuts that actually work \u2014 tried and tested by us, and suited to Hong Kong lives, humidity and budgets. 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